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Summary: Under close supervision, performs semi-skilled and unskilled work in support of Public Works maintenance and construction projects.

Essential Job Functions: The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

• Works as a part of a crew to build, maintain and repair City streets, curbs and sidewalks; fills potholes and seals cracks; works with hot mix, cold mix and related materials.
• Observes and safety rules and regulations.
• Operates basic motorized equipment, including dump truck and pickup truck; utilizes a variety of hand and power tools, including chain saws, rakes, hoes, shovels and related tools; conducts equipment safety inspections before operating power equipment, and reports any deficiencies.
• Performs manual labor in filling holes and patching streets.
• Operates a dump truck to pick up materials from vendors and to haul materials to the job sites; loads and unloads materials, equipment and supplies; operates the water truck to prepare the surfaces and to control dust.
• Installs, repairs and removes temporary road markers and traffic control signs; sets ups markers for work zone safety; flags motorists to maintain a safe work area; observes all safety rules and regulations.
• Cleans and maintains the City rights-of-way; removes trash, brush and debris from the sides of the streets; cleans and sweeps streets; cleans curbs and drainage ditches.
• Assists in trimming trees and shrubs in the rights-of-way to provide a clear view of intersections and the roadway; collects and removes trimmed materials.
• Assists in painting centerlines and crosswalks, as directed, to maintain a safe traffic flow and provide for the safety of pedestrians.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of the equipment, materials and methods used in street maintenance.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of the rules and guidelines related to work zone safety.
• Knowledge of City policies and procedures.
• Skill in performing a variety of basic maintenance and repair tasks.
• Skill in the safe use of hand and power tools.
• Skill in following written and oral instructions.
• Skill in working independently and as a team member.
• Skill in communicating effectively.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, other City staff and the public.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED, and one (1) year of maintenance labor experience.
• State of Arizona drivers license. Must receive a State of Arizona commercial drivers license within 18 months of employment. Failure to receive and maintain the license are grounds for termination of employment.

Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed in an outdoor and indoor environment with prolonged exposure to noise and chemicals. Work may be performed in confined spaces and inclement weather.
• Work requires heavy manual labor, including bending, stooping, reaching, digging, and lifting objects weighing more than 75 pounds.
• Position is assigned standby duty on the regular rotation.

Equipment and Tools Utilized:

• Equipment utilized includes dump truck, water truck, asphalt cutter and standard maintenance hand and power tools.